INMATE VIEWS ABOUT THE PURPOSE AND USE OF THE MMPI-2 AT THE TIME OF CORRECTIONAL INTAKE

Authors
GALLAGHER RW BENPORATH YS BRIGGS S
Citation
Rw. Gallagher et al., INMATE VIEWS ABOUT THE PURPOSE AND USE OF THE MMPI-2 AT THE TIME OF CORRECTIONAL INTAKE, Criminal justice and behavior, 24(3), 1997, pp. 360-369
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Criminology & Penology
Journal title
Criminal justice and behavior → ACNP
ISSN journal
00938548
Volume
24
Issue
3
Year of publication
1997
Pages
360 - 369
Database
ISI
SICI code
0093-8548(1997)24:3<360:IVATPA>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
A total of 78 correctional inmates were surveyed anonymously on their views about the purpose and use of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personali ty Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) when it is administered as part of a correctio nal intake evaluation. Most of the inmates had a relatively realistic view about the MMPI-2's purpose and use. A substantial percentage of t he inmates admitted intentionally distorting their self-presentation. Implications of these findings for the MMPI-2's use in corrections are discussed.